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West Virginia · 1,767 residents (2025 est.) · 1.057 sq mi
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Romney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,922
−1%since 2000
from 1,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,818 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+19%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,767 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Romney
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,286
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,631
+75%since 2000
from $15,765 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+3%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
51.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+9%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,872)
Black1.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,705)
Black2.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(162)
Diversity Score25.7%(493)
Diversity Score
26
+238%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+94%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+35.3 ptssince 2017
from 46.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Romney, West Virginia?

Romney, West Virginia has about 1,922 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Romney, West Virginia?

The typical household in Romney, West Virginia earns about $49,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Romney, West Virginia expensive?

In Romney, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $184,400, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Romney, West Virginia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Romney, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Romney, West Virginia?

About 25.9% of people in Romney, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Romney, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Romney, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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